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'''Øystein Garnes Brun''' (born 14 April 1975) is the guitarist and founder of the Norwegian [[black metal]] supergroup [[Borknagar]]. He has been the only permanent member of the group, and is also responsible for writing almost all their songs, and is noted for having many albums already written ahead of time.
'''Øystein Garnes Brun''' (born 14 April 1975) is the guitarist and founder of the Norwegian [[Heavy metal music|heavy metal]] band [[Borknagar]]. He is the only permanent member of the group and wrote the majority of their songs. Brun is noted for having many albums already written ahead of time.


==Biography==
==Biography==
After releasing 2 full length albums with the death metal band [[Molested (band)|Molested]], Brun grew tired of playing brutal death metal, and decided to form a more melodic metal band, inspired by the burgeoning black metal scene. He wrote a group of songs which would eventually become the first songs by [[Borknagar]].
After releasing two full-length albums with the death metal band [[Molested (band)|Molested]], Brun grew tired of playing death metal, and decided to form a more melodic metal band, inspired by the burgeoning black metal scene. He wrote a group of songs which would eventually become the first songs by [[Borknagar]].


===Borknagar===
===Borknagar===
Brun gathered a cast of musicians who were well known in the black metal scene including [[Infernus]] of [[Gorgoroth]], [[Erik Brødreskift]] of [[Immortal (band)|Immortal]] and [[Gorgoroth]], [[Ivar Bjørnson]] of [[Enslaved (band)|Enslaved]], and [[Kristoffer Rygg]] of [[Ulver]], [[Head Control System]], and [[Arcturus (band)|Arcturus]]. The stature of these musicians caused [[Malicious Records]] to award the band with a contract without even hearing them.
Brun gathered a cast of musicians who were well known in the black metal scene including [[Infernus]] of [[Gorgoroth]], Erik Brødreskift of [[Immortal (band)|Immortal]] and [[Gorgoroth]], [[Ivar Bjørnson]] of [[Enslaved (band)|Enslaved]], and [[Kristoffer Rygg]] of [[Ulver]], [[Head Control System]], and [[Arcturus (band)|Arcturus]]. The stature of these musicians caused [[Malicious Records]] to award the band with a contract without even hearing them. After the release of their debut album, the band was signed to [[Century Media]], where they remained until 2006. In 2007, they had a three album contract with Indie Recordings,<ref name="indie 2007">{{cite web |title=BORKNAGAR Signs With INDIE RECORDINGS |url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/borknagar-signs-with-indie-recordings/ |website=[[Blabbermouth.net]] |date=16 January 2008 |accessdate=2020-05-19}}</ref> which was terminated in 2011. The band resigned to Century Media shortly after.<ref name="cm resign">{{cite web |last1=Sciarretto |first1=Amy |title=Borknagar Re-sign with Century Media for Next Three Albums |url=https://noisecreep.com/borknagar-sign-with-century-media-for-next-three-albums/ |website=NoiseCreep |date=31 March 2011 |accessdate=2020-05-19}}</ref> Through the years, the personnel has changed, but the sound is influenced mainly by Brun, so the style of music has been consistent despite a revolving lineup.<ref>[{{AllMusic|class=artist|id=p225365|pure_url=yes}} allmusic ((( Borknagar > Biography )))<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
After the release of their debut album, the band was signed to [[Century Media]], where they remained until 2006. They have since signed with [[Indie Recordings]]. Through the years, the personnel has changed, but the sound is influenced mainly by Brun, so the style of music has been consistent despite a revolving lineup.<ref>[{{Allmusic|class=artist|id=p225365|pure_url=yes}} allmusic ((( Borknagar > Biography )))<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>


===Cronian===
===Cronian===
In 2004, Brun and [[Andreas Hedlund]] founded [[Cronian]], an epic sounding heavy metal band which had been in planning stages since before Hedlund had joined [[Borknagar]]. Their debut album [[Terra (Cronian album)|Terra]] was produced by [[Dan Swanö]] and released in 2006 on [[Century Media]].<ref>[{{Allmusic|class=artist|id=p765364|pure_url=yes}} allmusic ((( Cronian > Overview )))<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
In 2004, Brun and [[Andreas Hedlund]] founded [[Cronian]], an epic sounding heavy metal band which had been in planning stages since before Hedlund had joined [[Borknagar]]. Their debut album [[Terra (Cronian album)|Terra]] was produced by [[Dan Swanö]] and released in 2006 on [[Century Media]].<ref>[{{AllMusic|class=artist|id=p765364|pure_url=yes}} allmusic ((( Cronian > Overview )))<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>


==Discography==
==Discography==

===With Molested===
===With Molested===
*''Blod Draum (1995)
*''Blod Draum'' (1995)
*''Stormvold (EP) (1997)
*''Stormvold'' (EP) (1997)


===With Borknagar===
===With Borknagar===
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*''[[Epic (Borknagar album)|Epic]]'' (2004, Century Media Records)
*''[[Epic (Borknagar album)|Epic]]'' (2004, Century Media Records)
*''[[Origin (Borknagar album)|Origin]]'' (2006, Century Media Records)
*''[[Origin (Borknagar album)|Origin]]'' (2006, Century Media Records)
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*''[[Universal (Borknagar album)|Universal]]'' (2010, [[Indie Recordings]])
*''[[Urd (album)|Urd]]'' (2012, Century Media)
*''[[Urd (album)|Urd]]'' (2012, Century Media)
*''[[Winter Thrice]]'' (2016, Century Media)
*''[[True North (Borknagar album)|True North]]'' (2019, Century Media)
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*''[[Fall (Borknagar album)|Fall]]'' (2024, Century Media)


===With Cronian===
===With Cronian===
*''[[Terra (Cronian album)|Terra]]'' (2006)
*''[[Terra (Cronian album)|Terra]]'' (2006)
*''[[Enterprise (album)|Enterprise]]'' (2008)
*''[[Enterprise (album)|Enterprise]]'' (2008)
*''[[Erathems]]'' (2013)


==References==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 20:56, 2 December 2024

Øystein Brun
Brun performing in 2023
Brun performing in 2023
Background information
Born (1975-04-14) 14 April 1975 (age 49)
OriginNorway
GenresBlack metal
Folk metal
Progressive metal
Death metal
Occupation(s)Musician, songwriter
Instrument(s)Guitar, vocals, keyboards, programming
Years active1991 - Present

Øystein Garnes Brun (born 14 April 1975) is the guitarist and founder of the Norwegian heavy metal band Borknagar. He is the only permanent member of the group and wrote the majority of their songs. Brun is noted for having many albums already written ahead of time.

Biography

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After releasing two full-length albums with the death metal band Molested, Brun grew tired of playing death metal, and decided to form a more melodic metal band, inspired by the burgeoning black metal scene. He wrote a group of songs which would eventually become the first songs by Borknagar.

Borknagar

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Brun gathered a cast of musicians who were well known in the black metal scene including Infernus of Gorgoroth, Erik Brødreskift of Immortal and Gorgoroth, Ivar Bjørnson of Enslaved, and Kristoffer Rygg of Ulver, Head Control System, and Arcturus. The stature of these musicians caused Malicious Records to award the band with a contract without even hearing them. After the release of their debut album, the band was signed to Century Media, where they remained until 2006. In 2007, they had a three album contract with Indie Recordings,[1] which was terminated in 2011. The band resigned to Century Media shortly after.[2] Through the years, the personnel has changed, but the sound is influenced mainly by Brun, so the style of music has been consistent despite a revolving lineup.[3]

Cronian

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In 2004, Brun and Andreas Hedlund founded Cronian, an epic sounding heavy metal band which had been in planning stages since before Hedlund had joined Borknagar. Their debut album Terra was produced by Dan Swanö and released in 2006 on Century Media.[4]

Discography

[edit]

With Molested

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  • Blod Draum (1995)
  • Stormvold (EP) (1997)

With Borknagar

[edit]

With Cronian

[edit]

References

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  1. ^ "BORKNAGAR Signs With INDIE RECORDINGS". Blabbermouth.net. 16 January 2008. Retrieved 2020-05-19.
  2. ^ Sciarretto, Amy (31 March 2011). "Borknagar Re-sign with Century Media for Next Three Albums". NoiseCreep. Retrieved 2020-05-19.
  3. ^ allmusic ((( Borknagar > Biography )))
  4. ^ allmusic ((( Cronian > Overview )))
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